This accession consists of records documenting the various curatorial activities of Valerie Neal, curator in the Space History Department. Documents pertain to exhibit
planning, display updates, National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Trophy process and events, collections care and plans, Space Telescope History Project, exhibit space upgrades,
special events, object worksheets, loan materials, agreements, schedules, funding, royalty reports, visitor comment forms, and inquiries. A significant topic covered in this
accession includes the Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 101 Enterprise Space Shuttle, which was transferred to NASM and maintained at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in 1985 from the
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Some records date to when the department was known as the Department of Space Science and Exploration (1980-1986),
the Department of Space History (1987-1996), and Space History Division (1997-2013). Some records originated from other organizations at earlier dates and provide more context.
Materials include correspondence, agreements, charts, memoranda, contracts, outlines, floor plans, illustrations, presentations, captions, scripts, budget plans, proposals,
photographs, negatives, transparencies, agendas, notes, pamphlets, invitations, meeting minutes, reports, articles, news clippings, newsletters, brochures, publications, VHS
cassettes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
1.58 cu. ft. (2 document boxes) (1 tall document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Pamphlets
Drawings
Floor plans
Black-and-white negatives
Black-and-white photographs
Color transparencies
Date:
1947-2003
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the history of the aeronautical and space collections at the Smithsonian Institution, from the United States National
Museum through the National Air Museum to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), including the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility and the Steven
F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Topics include facility design, exhibitions, publicity, and special events. Materials include photographs, concept drawings, informational brochures,
annual reports, design proposals, floor plans, scripts, event programs, pamphlets, clippings, press releases, press books, and related materials.
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Clippings
Floor plans
Place:
Universe
Date:
1989-1995
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the early development of the permanent exhibition Explore the Universe, which opened in 2001. Materials include
correspondence, memoranda, proposals, artifact lists, floor plans, planning documents, budgets, fundraising information, questionnaire results, clippings, and notes.
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Compact discs
Electronic records
Floor plans
Drawings
Color photographs
Black-and-white photographs
Audiotapes
Date:
1982-1983, 1995-2004
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the records of Martin J. Collins, Curator, documenting planning, development, and production activities for the exhibitions The Wright
Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age, Looking at Earth, Space Race, Star Wars: The Magic of Myth, and Beyond the Limits: Flight Enters
the Computer Age, particularly in regard to the installation of an Iridium Satellite donated by Motorola, Inc. Also consists of records pertaining to Antenna Audio, Inc.,
production of audio tours for exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), as well as NASM staff audio recordings for exhibitions. Some earlier records date from
when the Space History Division, prior to 1987, was known as the Department of Space Science and Exploration. Other staff represented in these records are curators Peter L.
Jakab, Tom D. Crouch, Michael J. Neufeld, Dominick A. Pisano, David H. DeVorkin, F. Robert van der Linden, Cathleen Lewis, Valerie Neal, and geologists R. A. Craddock and
James R. Zimbelman. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; proposals; contracts and agreements; budget summaries; meeting agendas; scripts; floor plans and
design drawings; reports; press releases; audiotapes; and photographs.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years. until Jan-01-2020; Transferring office; 7/12/2018 memorandum, Johnstone to Collins; Contact reference staff for details.
This accession consists of records documenting the construction of the restaurant addition to the National Air and Space Museum Building. Materials include concept
drawings, site plans, floor plans and elevations.
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division Search this
Extent:
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Pamphlets
Floppy disks
Floor plans
Color photographs
Electronic records
Place:
Outer space
Date:
1985-2002
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the planning, execution, and upgrade of exhibitions created by the Space History Division and its predecessor offices.
These records primarily pertain to the exhibition Beyond the Limits: Flight Enters the Computer Age. Records also document general exhibition-related activities as
well as the exhibition Space Race. Materials include scripts, budgets, correspondence, memoranda, fundraising information, press releases, reports, clippings, press
packets, handouts, floor plans, visitor comment forms, bibliographies, and related materials.
This accession consists of a building proposal for the National Air Museum (NAM) done by the Public Buildings Administration in 1949. This particular proposal was not
used. The proposal consists of narrative descriptions, site requirements, an organization chart, floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, and photographs of a model
of the building. Three of the images from the proposal have been scanned and are included in this accession as both electronic files on CD and photographic prints.
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division Search this
Extent:
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Floor plans
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Place:
Universe
Date:
1984-2001
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by David H. DeVorkin, Curator of History of Astronomy, documenting the planning and updating of the exhibition
Explore the Universe as well as the display of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite, and the V-2 missile. Materials include concept scripts,
label scripts, meeting notes, status reports, budgets, schedules, funding proposals, images, floor plans, and files related to the development of videos and computer and mechanical
interactives.
National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Director Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Digital images
Floppy disks
Electronic records
Architectural drawings
Floor plans
Artifacts
Date:
circa 1989-2000
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting topics internal to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), including visitor studies, policies, development, facility
management, and plans for the Dulles Center (officially named the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center later). Materials include reports, working papers, publications, policies, design
drawings, floor plans, images, a collector's coin, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
National Air and Space Museum. Aeronautics Division Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Compact discs
Electronic records
Floor plans
Color photographs
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1992-2012
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Dik A. Daso, Curator, 2001-2011, documenting the development of exhibitions, collection management, and
partnerships with other organizations. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibition scripts, proposals, contracts, agreements, object lists, notes, photographs,
floor plans, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
National Air and Space Museum. Assistant Director for Exhibits Search this
Extent:
17.5 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box) (1 tube box) (15 oversize folders)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Floor plans
Architectural drawings
Black-and-white photographs
Manuscripts
Date:
circa 1963-1986
Descriptive Entry:
These records provide documentation of the creation and preparation of exhibits for the most important period in the history of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM)
- the planning, fabrication, and installation of two dozen major galleries for the new museum building, which opened in 1976. Also included is material on exhibits in the
Arts and Industries Building, where the museum was located before 1975, and on smaller, changing exhibitions, as well as on the plans for the NASM restaurant. A very small
portion of the records relate to exhibitions at the National Museum of Natural History, created by staff who worked on exhibitions at both museums. The records consist of
correspondence, memoranda, reports, policy statements, procedure lists, reviews, contracts, some photographs, and a number of oversize plans and drawings.
Historical Note:
The Exhibits Division was created in 1974 with Francis A. Baby as its Chief. Baby served until 1978 when Frank A. Nelms became Acting Chief. In 1979 Melvin B. Zisfein
held the title of Acting Chief. In 1980 the Exhibits and Presentations Division was formed with Richard D. Crawford as Acting Chief. Edward Bedno was selected as Chief in
1981, with Crawford succeeding him in 1982. Crawford served in the position of Chief in 1983 and then as Assistant Director for Exhibits and Production Operations in 1984.
Later that year Nadya A. Makovenyi became Chief of Exhibits, then Assistant Director for Exhibits, 1985- .
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Department Search this
Extent:
2.19 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box) (1 16x20 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Floor plans
Date:
2000-2004, 2010-2016
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Curator Michael J. Neufeld documenting the development of the exhibition "Destination Moon." The exhibition,
which will feature the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, will travel across the country before being installed at the National Air and Space Museum. Materials include proposals,
scripts, correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations, floor plans, notes, and related materials.
National Air and Space Museum. Exhibits Design Department Search this
Extent:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Manuscripts
Brochures
Architectural drawings
Floor plans
Black-and-white photographs
Black-and-white transparencies
Color photographs
Audiotapes
Date:
1980-2014
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the development, design, installation, and evaluation of exhibitions and other projects at the National Air and Space
Museum and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, scripts, reports, proposals, installation images, object lists, floor plans, architectural
drawings, specifications, audio recordings, installation images, clippings, brochures, and related materials.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2030; Transferring office; 11/2/2016 memorandum, Wright to Mowry; Contact reference staff for details.
National Air and Space Museum. Exhibits Design Department Search this
Extent:
6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Transcripts
Floor plans
Date:
1971-2007
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of a central set of scripts for new exhibitions, revisions to existing exhibitions, and proposed exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum
(NASM). Some records document NASM exhibits at the Arts and Industries building before the museum had its own building as well as exhibits at NASM's Paul E. Garber Preservation,
Restoration, and Storage Facility. In addition to scripts, materials include memoranda, design mock-ups, interview transcripts, floor plans, background materials, and related
materials.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2023; Transferring office; 11/2/2016 memorandum, Wright to Mowry; Contact reference staff for details.
